James A Caywood Elementary School

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James A. Caywood Elementary School, located in Edgewood, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public institution serving students in the Kenton County School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages active participation, critical thinking, and a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, James A. Caywood places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and parents to promote lifelong learning and character development. The school utilizes various extracurricular opportunities and instructional technologies to keep students engaged and prepared for the transition to middle school. With its commitment to high academic standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a pillar of the Edgewood community, dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

582

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A Caywood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	115
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
387 (66.5%)
Hispanic
115 (19.8%)
Two or More
57 (9.8%)
Black
19 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)341-7062
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 72